Optimize Your Rig: Premiere Pro System Requirements and Setup Guide

System Requirements for Running Premiere Pro: How to Set Up Computer

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

We all know that Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best professional video editing software, while to run such a powerful video editing software, you may need a powerful windows PC or Mac as well. Though most modern computer systems can run Adobe Premiere out of the box, there are some steps to take, and potential decisions to make, before installing the software, or if you are building or buying a new computer to make sure you get the best experience possible with the software.

You may also like:Best Adobe Premiere Alternatives >>

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Minimum system requirement to run Premiere Pro on Windows and Mac in 2019

Your computer should at least to meet the minimum specification below to run Premiere Pro, and if you need to edit some VR videos, your computer configuration should be higher according to the minimum specifications list on their website .

• Intel 6th or newer CPU
• Windows 10 (64-bit) 1703 or later/ MacOS V10.12 later
• 16GB RAM; 4GB GPU VRAM
• Fast internal SSD
• 1920*1080 Display resolution
• 32-bit video card
• Internet connection

However, it is important to remember this is the minimum specification, and will not necessarily give a satisfactory user experience. The recommended specifications are far more likely to provide the kind of performance expected of the software and those would be the ones to use as a guide for the minimum spec for a new computer or any upgrades being planned prior to installation.

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How to check Computer Specifications

Since Premiere Pro CC only works on Windows 10 system after 2018 13.0 release, we will show you how to check if your PC meets the requirements to run Premiere Pro on Windows 10

• Press Windows Key+ E on the keyboard to bring up Windows Explorer.
• Right click the This PC option in the sidebar and then select Properties from the context menu.

• The system specification window will show up which you see the Processor, RAM, system type and other system information.

Checking the specification on your Mac is easy, just click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your Mac, and then select About This Mac option. In the pop-up window you will see the information including Processor speed, memory and graphic card etc.

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How to Set Up Computer for Premiere

1. Processor

Whilst the software will run on a Core2Duo intel or Phenom II AMD processor, it is worth noting that rendering can be highly intensive work for the processor and the fastest possible processor within your budget will pay dividends in speed of editing. In general, even a Core I3, the cheapest of the current Intel range, will be significantly faster than older processors, but because Premiere happily uses multi cored processors to their full, if the budget can reach to a quad core or more processor then do so, Premiere is a piece of software that benefits from the computational power increase more than most.

2. Memory

The next consideration is memory. The minimum specification suggests 4GB of RAM with 8GB recommended, for reliable and smooth running consider 8GB minimum, and go for as much as you can. For a computer that is used for other activities as well, multitasking can see even 24GB of Ram being fully utilized, especially if you are working on HD content. Speaking of content, this is the other aspect of memory to look at. Whilst you can use a storage drive that contains everything else on your computer to keep the media you are working on, for HD content especially, and for trouble free and the fastest possible operation it is advisable to reserve a single drive, preferably a 7200 RPM or faster one, exclusively for your media. Bandwidth and access times means Premiere will be significantly faster in operation with its media on a dedicated drive.

3. Graphic

The final aspect of specification to consider is graphics. Adobe Premiere uses a feature called the Mercury Playback Engine that allows much faster and smoother playback of video without rendering, it has two modes, software only and GPU acceleration mode (Using either CUDA or OpenCL). The GPU acceleration mode offers significant performance increases and is therefore highly desirable. However, not all GPU’s are compatible with the Mercury Playback Engine, the list of those that are is found on the previously linked specification page, so if a new computer is being built or purchased, or upgrades are being considered prior to install, it is highly desirable to utilize a compatible GPU where possible.

5. Settings

Having covered the basic specifications of a computer that will enhance the operation of Premiere, it is now time to look at the computer settings and how this can affect Premiere’s performance and usability.

The first thing to understand is that video editing, especially HD video, is bandwidth intensive, in effect, it fills up the lanes between the CPU, RAM, GPU and Hard Drive during operation. Spreading the use of that bandwidth over several devices can see huge performance gains, so one of the best ways to optimize the computer for Premier is to adjust how the hard drives are used. How effective this can be depends on the computer you are using, so we will try to cover a few different possibilities here.

6. Drive

If your computer contains a single drive, simply install Premiere and start using it, there are no options available here. If there are two drives, keep one for the operating system, programs and cache files. Use the second drive exclusively for video project files, exported projects and previews.

If the computer has three drives then keep one for the operating system and programs, the second one for the video project files, and use the third for previews, cache files and exported projects.

If you have access to even more drives, then split the cache from the previews, and ultimately have one drive each for previews, exports and cache. Spreading the files across as many drives as possible enhances performance by enabling the different read/write operations to occur without interference from each other.

That is the theory, but how do you achieve this? This is done within Premiere itself, there are two parts, accessing where the media cache files are placed is done though the edit menu, following the path edit > preferences > media.

Changing where the project files, previews and exports are stored is just as easy, and is accessed via the project menu by taking the path project > project settings > scratchdisks.

7. Sequence Setting

When working with Premiere it is important to have the correct settings for the type of media you are using and the nature of the final output. This is done within Premiere by a function known as a Sequence.

After creating a new project you are presented with the sequence dialogue box. You can have as many sequences in a single project as you like, but Premiere always assumes you require at least one and so needs the first one to be created to allow work on a project. Any media, both audio and video, placed into a sequence is automatically adapted to the settings of that sequence, so you will want to choose settings that match the original media as closely as possible. Each sequence in a project can have different settings if required, as this lessens the workload on the CPU and makes the process faster and smoother.

The sequence dialogue has three tabs, Sequence Presets, Settings and Tracks

The Preset Tab makes setting up a new sequence much simpler. Choosing a preset enables Premiere to choose the settings that best match the chosen video and audio format. There are a wide range of presets available to suit the most commonly used media types, they are organized based on camera formats. Within each group there are numerous settings and configurations to choose from based around frame sizes and interlacing. Whilst choosing the correct preset can be a little daunting to the uninitiated, ensuring the number of frames per second, the frame size and codec are correct is all that is required.

Once the preset is chosen you can move to the settings tab to adjust the preset manually. Some settings will not be adjustable in this tab due to the specific optimization required for the input media.

Because the presets do such a good job it is not really necessary to adjust anything in the settings tab, and unless you are trying to do something very specific.

While the standard presets are usually suitable, on occasion you may desire a custom setting. To do this, choose a sequence preset that is close to your media, and then make custom selections in the Settings tab. By selecting the Save Preset option on the Settings tab you can then create a custom setting with those parameters. Give the preset a suitable name in the Save Settings dialog and add any notes that are needed. The preset can be found in the Custom folder under Available Presets.

Those with the Apple Prores Codec on their computers can use this as the preview codec if required. By choosing Quicktime as the preview format in a custom editing mode, and lastly Apple Prores as the required codec.

Conclusion

If your computer failed to meet the requirement to run Premiere Pro, you may need to spend some money to buy a powerful computer or choose another professional video editing software similar to Premiere Pro, or choose a video editing software. If your computer isn’t powerful enough to run Premiere Pro, you will get awful experience at editing footage because of the long loading time and stuck playback.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

We all know that Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best professional video editing software, while to run such a powerful video editing software, you may need a powerful windows PC or Mac as well. Though most modern computer systems can run Adobe Premiere out of the box, there are some steps to take, and potential decisions to make, before installing the software, or if you are building or buying a new computer to make sure you get the best experience possible with the software.

You may also like:Best Adobe Premiere Alternatives >>

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Minimum system requirement to run Premiere Pro on Windows and Mac in 2019

Your computer should at least to meet the minimum specification below to run Premiere Pro, and if you need to edit some VR videos, your computer configuration should be higher according to the minimum specifications list on their website .

• Intel 6th or newer CPU
• Windows 10 (64-bit) 1703 or later/ MacOS V10.12 later
• 16GB RAM; 4GB GPU VRAM
• Fast internal SSD
• 1920*1080 Display resolution
• 32-bit video card
• Internet connection

However, it is important to remember this is the minimum specification, and will not necessarily give a satisfactory user experience. The recommended specifications are far more likely to provide the kind of performance expected of the software and those would be the ones to use as a guide for the minimum spec for a new computer or any upgrades being planned prior to installation.

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How to check Computer Specifications

Since Premiere Pro CC only works on Windows 10 system after 2018 13.0 release, we will show you how to check if your PC meets the requirements to run Premiere Pro on Windows 10

• Press Windows Key+ E on the keyboard to bring up Windows Explorer.
• Right click the This PC option in the sidebar and then select Properties from the context menu.

• The system specification window will show up which you see the Processor, RAM, system type and other system information.

Checking the specification on your Mac is easy, just click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your Mac, and then select About This Mac option. In the pop-up window you will see the information including Processor speed, memory and graphic card etc.

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How to Set Up Computer for Premiere

1. Processor

Whilst the software will run on a Core2Duo intel or Phenom II AMD processor, it is worth noting that rendering can be highly intensive work for the processor and the fastest possible processor within your budget will pay dividends in speed of editing. In general, even a Core I3, the cheapest of the current Intel range, will be significantly faster than older processors, but because Premiere happily uses multi cored processors to their full, if the budget can reach to a quad core or more processor then do so, Premiere is a piece of software that benefits from the computational power increase more than most.

2. Memory

The next consideration is memory. The minimum specification suggests 4GB of RAM with 8GB recommended, for reliable and smooth running consider 8GB minimum, and go for as much as you can. For a computer that is used for other activities as well, multitasking can see even 24GB of Ram being fully utilized, especially if you are working on HD content. Speaking of content, this is the other aspect of memory to look at. Whilst you can use a storage drive that contains everything else on your computer to keep the media you are working on, for HD content especially, and for trouble free and the fastest possible operation it is advisable to reserve a single drive, preferably a 7200 RPM or faster one, exclusively for your media. Bandwidth and access times means Premiere will be significantly faster in operation with its media on a dedicated drive.

3. Graphic

The final aspect of specification to consider is graphics. Adobe Premiere uses a feature called the Mercury Playback Engine that allows much faster and smoother playback of video without rendering, it has two modes, software only and GPU acceleration mode (Using either CUDA or OpenCL). The GPU acceleration mode offers significant performance increases and is therefore highly desirable. However, not all GPU’s are compatible with the Mercury Playback Engine, the list of those that are is found on the previously linked specification page, so if a new computer is being built or purchased, or upgrades are being considered prior to install, it is highly desirable to utilize a compatible GPU where possible.

5. Settings

Having covered the basic specifications of a computer that will enhance the operation of Premiere, it is now time to look at the computer settings and how this can affect Premiere’s performance and usability.

The first thing to understand is that video editing, especially HD video, is bandwidth intensive, in effect, it fills up the lanes between the CPU, RAM, GPU and Hard Drive during operation. Spreading the use of that bandwidth over several devices can see huge performance gains, so one of the best ways to optimize the computer for Premier is to adjust how the hard drives are used. How effective this can be depends on the computer you are using, so we will try to cover a few different possibilities here.

6. Drive

If your computer contains a single drive, simply install Premiere and start using it, there are no options available here. If there are two drives, keep one for the operating system, programs and cache files. Use the second drive exclusively for video project files, exported projects and previews.

If the computer has three drives then keep one for the operating system and programs, the second one for the video project files, and use the third for previews, cache files and exported projects.

If you have access to even more drives, then split the cache from the previews, and ultimately have one drive each for previews, exports and cache. Spreading the files across as many drives as possible enhances performance by enabling the different read/write operations to occur without interference from each other.

That is the theory, but how do you achieve this? This is done within Premiere itself, there are two parts, accessing where the media cache files are placed is done though the edit menu, following the path edit > preferences > media.

Changing where the project files, previews and exports are stored is just as easy, and is accessed via the project menu by taking the path project > project settings > scratchdisks.

7. Sequence Setting

When working with Premiere it is important to have the correct settings for the type of media you are using and the nature of the final output. This is done within Premiere by a function known as a Sequence.

After creating a new project you are presented with the sequence dialogue box. You can have as many sequences in a single project as you like, but Premiere always assumes you require at least one and so needs the first one to be created to allow work on a project. Any media, both audio and video, placed into a sequence is automatically adapted to the settings of that sequence, so you will want to choose settings that match the original media as closely as possible. Each sequence in a project can have different settings if required, as this lessens the workload on the CPU and makes the process faster and smoother.

The sequence dialogue has three tabs, Sequence Presets, Settings and Tracks

The Preset Tab makes setting up a new sequence much simpler. Choosing a preset enables Premiere to choose the settings that best match the chosen video and audio format. There are a wide range of presets available to suit the most commonly used media types, they are organized based on camera formats. Within each group there are numerous settings and configurations to choose from based around frame sizes and interlacing. Whilst choosing the correct preset can be a little daunting to the uninitiated, ensuring the number of frames per second, the frame size and codec are correct is all that is required.

Once the preset is chosen you can move to the settings tab to adjust the preset manually. Some settings will not be adjustable in this tab due to the specific optimization required for the input media.

Because the presets do such a good job it is not really necessary to adjust anything in the settings tab, and unless you are trying to do something very specific.

While the standard presets are usually suitable, on occasion you may desire a custom setting. To do this, choose a sequence preset that is close to your media, and then make custom selections in the Settings tab. By selecting the Save Preset option on the Settings tab you can then create a custom setting with those parameters. Give the preset a suitable name in the Save Settings dialog and add any notes that are needed. The preset can be found in the Custom folder under Available Presets.

Those with the Apple Prores Codec on their computers can use this as the preview codec if required. By choosing Quicktime as the preview format in a custom editing mode, and lastly Apple Prores as the required codec.

Conclusion

If your computer failed to meet the requirement to run Premiere Pro, you may need to spend some money to buy a powerful computer or choose another professional video editing software similar to Premiere Pro, or choose a video editing software. If your computer isn’t powerful enough to run Premiere Pro, you will get awful experience at editing footage because of the long loading time and stuck playback.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

We all know that Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best professional video editing software, while to run such a powerful video editing software, you may need a powerful windows PC or Mac as well. Though most modern computer systems can run Adobe Premiere out of the box, there are some steps to take, and potential decisions to make, before installing the software, or if you are building or buying a new computer to make sure you get the best experience possible with the software.

You may also like:Best Adobe Premiere Alternatives >>

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Minimum system requirement to run Premiere Pro on Windows and Mac in 2019

Your computer should at least to meet the minimum specification below to run Premiere Pro, and if you need to edit some VR videos, your computer configuration should be higher according to the minimum specifications list on their website .

• Intel 6th or newer CPU
• Windows 10 (64-bit) 1703 or later/ MacOS V10.12 later
• 16GB RAM; 4GB GPU VRAM
• Fast internal SSD
• 1920*1080 Display resolution
• 32-bit video card
• Internet connection

However, it is important to remember this is the minimum specification, and will not necessarily give a satisfactory user experience. The recommended specifications are far more likely to provide the kind of performance expected of the software and those would be the ones to use as a guide for the minimum spec for a new computer or any upgrades being planned prior to installation.

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How to check Computer Specifications

Since Premiere Pro CC only works on Windows 10 system after 2018 13.0 release, we will show you how to check if your PC meets the requirements to run Premiere Pro on Windows 10

• Press Windows Key+ E on the keyboard to bring up Windows Explorer.
• Right click the This PC option in the sidebar and then select Properties from the context menu.

• The system specification window will show up which you see the Processor, RAM, system type and other system information.

Checking the specification on your Mac is easy, just click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your Mac, and then select About This Mac option. In the pop-up window you will see the information including Processor speed, memory and graphic card etc.

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How to Set Up Computer for Premiere

1. Processor

Whilst the software will run on a Core2Duo intel or Phenom II AMD processor, it is worth noting that rendering can be highly intensive work for the processor and the fastest possible processor within your budget will pay dividends in speed of editing. In general, even a Core I3, the cheapest of the current Intel range, will be significantly faster than older processors, but because Premiere happily uses multi cored processors to their full, if the budget can reach to a quad core or more processor then do so, Premiere is a piece of software that benefits from the computational power increase more than most.

2. Memory

The next consideration is memory. The minimum specification suggests 4GB of RAM with 8GB recommended, for reliable and smooth running consider 8GB minimum, and go for as much as you can. For a computer that is used for other activities as well, multitasking can see even 24GB of Ram being fully utilized, especially if you are working on HD content. Speaking of content, this is the other aspect of memory to look at. Whilst you can use a storage drive that contains everything else on your computer to keep the media you are working on, for HD content especially, and for trouble free and the fastest possible operation it is advisable to reserve a single drive, preferably a 7200 RPM or faster one, exclusively for your media. Bandwidth and access times means Premiere will be significantly faster in operation with its media on a dedicated drive.

3. Graphic

The final aspect of specification to consider is graphics. Adobe Premiere uses a feature called the Mercury Playback Engine that allows much faster and smoother playback of video without rendering, it has two modes, software only and GPU acceleration mode (Using either CUDA or OpenCL). The GPU acceleration mode offers significant performance increases and is therefore highly desirable. However, not all GPU’s are compatible with the Mercury Playback Engine, the list of those that are is found on the previously linked specification page, so if a new computer is being built or purchased, or upgrades are being considered prior to install, it is highly desirable to utilize a compatible GPU where possible.

5. Settings

Having covered the basic specifications of a computer that will enhance the operation of Premiere, it is now time to look at the computer settings and how this can affect Premiere’s performance and usability.

The first thing to understand is that video editing, especially HD video, is bandwidth intensive, in effect, it fills up the lanes between the CPU, RAM, GPU and Hard Drive during operation. Spreading the use of that bandwidth over several devices can see huge performance gains, so one of the best ways to optimize the computer for Premier is to adjust how the hard drives are used. How effective this can be depends on the computer you are using, so we will try to cover a few different possibilities here.

6. Drive

If your computer contains a single drive, simply install Premiere and start using it, there are no options available here. If there are two drives, keep one for the operating system, programs and cache files. Use the second drive exclusively for video project files, exported projects and previews.

If the computer has three drives then keep one for the operating system and programs, the second one for the video project files, and use the third for previews, cache files and exported projects.

If you have access to even more drives, then split the cache from the previews, and ultimately have one drive each for previews, exports and cache. Spreading the files across as many drives as possible enhances performance by enabling the different read/write operations to occur without interference from each other.

That is the theory, but how do you achieve this? This is done within Premiere itself, there are two parts, accessing where the media cache files are placed is done though the edit menu, following the path edit > preferences > media.

Changing where the project files, previews and exports are stored is just as easy, and is accessed via the project menu by taking the path project > project settings > scratchdisks.

7. Sequence Setting

When working with Premiere it is important to have the correct settings for the type of media you are using and the nature of the final output. This is done within Premiere by a function known as a Sequence.

After creating a new project you are presented with the sequence dialogue box. You can have as many sequences in a single project as you like, but Premiere always assumes you require at least one and so needs the first one to be created to allow work on a project. Any media, both audio and video, placed into a sequence is automatically adapted to the settings of that sequence, so you will want to choose settings that match the original media as closely as possible. Each sequence in a project can have different settings if required, as this lessens the workload on the CPU and makes the process faster and smoother.

The sequence dialogue has three tabs, Sequence Presets, Settings and Tracks

The Preset Tab makes setting up a new sequence much simpler. Choosing a preset enables Premiere to choose the settings that best match the chosen video and audio format. There are a wide range of presets available to suit the most commonly used media types, they are organized based on camera formats. Within each group there are numerous settings and configurations to choose from based around frame sizes and interlacing. Whilst choosing the correct preset can be a little daunting to the uninitiated, ensuring the number of frames per second, the frame size and codec are correct is all that is required.

Once the preset is chosen you can move to the settings tab to adjust the preset manually. Some settings will not be adjustable in this tab due to the specific optimization required for the input media.

Because the presets do such a good job it is not really necessary to adjust anything in the settings tab, and unless you are trying to do something very specific.

While the standard presets are usually suitable, on occasion you may desire a custom setting. To do this, choose a sequence preset that is close to your media, and then make custom selections in the Settings tab. By selecting the Save Preset option on the Settings tab you can then create a custom setting with those parameters. Give the preset a suitable name in the Save Settings dialog and add any notes that are needed. The preset can be found in the Custom folder under Available Presets.

Those with the Apple Prores Codec on their computers can use this as the preview codec if required. By choosing Quicktime as the preview format in a custom editing mode, and lastly Apple Prores as the required codec.

Conclusion

If your computer failed to meet the requirement to run Premiere Pro, you may need to spend some money to buy a powerful computer or choose another professional video editing software similar to Premiere Pro, or choose a video editing software. If your computer isn’t powerful enough to run Premiere Pro, you will get awful experience at editing footage because of the long loading time and stuck playback.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

We all know that Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best professional video editing software, while to run such a powerful video editing software, you may need a powerful windows PC or Mac as well. Though most modern computer systems can run Adobe Premiere out of the box, there are some steps to take, and potential decisions to make, before installing the software, or if you are building or buying a new computer to make sure you get the best experience possible with the software.

You may also like:Best Adobe Premiere Alternatives >>

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Minimum system requirement to run Premiere Pro on Windows and Mac in 2019

Your computer should at least to meet the minimum specification below to run Premiere Pro, and if you need to edit some VR videos, your computer configuration should be higher according to the minimum specifications list on their website .

• Intel 6th or newer CPU
• Windows 10 (64-bit) 1703 or later/ MacOS V10.12 later
• 16GB RAM; 4GB GPU VRAM
• Fast internal SSD
• 1920*1080 Display resolution
• 32-bit video card
• Internet connection

However, it is important to remember this is the minimum specification, and will not necessarily give a satisfactory user experience. The recommended specifications are far more likely to provide the kind of performance expected of the software and those would be the ones to use as a guide for the minimum spec for a new computer or any upgrades being planned prior to installation.

---

How to check Computer Specifications

Since Premiere Pro CC only works on Windows 10 system after 2018 13.0 release, we will show you how to check if your PC meets the requirements to run Premiere Pro on Windows 10

• Press Windows Key+ E on the keyboard to bring up Windows Explorer.
• Right click the This PC option in the sidebar and then select Properties from the context menu.

• The system specification window will show up which you see the Processor, RAM, system type and other system information.

Checking the specification on your Mac is easy, just click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your Mac, and then select About This Mac option. In the pop-up window you will see the information including Processor speed, memory and graphic card etc.

---

How to Set Up Computer for Premiere

1. Processor

Whilst the software will run on a Core2Duo intel or Phenom II AMD processor, it is worth noting that rendering can be highly intensive work for the processor and the fastest possible processor within your budget will pay dividends in speed of editing. In general, even a Core I3, the cheapest of the current Intel range, will be significantly faster than older processors, but because Premiere happily uses multi cored processors to their full, if the budget can reach to a quad core or more processor then do so, Premiere is a piece of software that benefits from the computational power increase more than most.

2. Memory

The next consideration is memory. The minimum specification suggests 4GB of RAM with 8GB recommended, for reliable and smooth running consider 8GB minimum, and go for as much as you can. For a computer that is used for other activities as well, multitasking can see even 24GB of Ram being fully utilized, especially if you are working on HD content. Speaking of content, this is the other aspect of memory to look at. Whilst you can use a storage drive that contains everything else on your computer to keep the media you are working on, for HD content especially, and for trouble free and the fastest possible operation it is advisable to reserve a single drive, preferably a 7200 RPM or faster one, exclusively for your media. Bandwidth and access times means Premiere will be significantly faster in operation with its media on a dedicated drive.

3. Graphic

The final aspect of specification to consider is graphics. Adobe Premiere uses a feature called the Mercury Playback Engine that allows much faster and smoother playback of video without rendering, it has two modes, software only and GPU acceleration mode (Using either CUDA or OpenCL). The GPU acceleration mode offers significant performance increases and is therefore highly desirable. However, not all GPU’s are compatible with the Mercury Playback Engine, the list of those that are is found on the previously linked specification page, so if a new computer is being built or purchased, or upgrades are being considered prior to install, it is highly desirable to utilize a compatible GPU where possible.

5. Settings

Having covered the basic specifications of a computer that will enhance the operation of Premiere, it is now time to look at the computer settings and how this can affect Premiere’s performance and usability.

The first thing to understand is that video editing, especially HD video, is bandwidth intensive, in effect, it fills up the lanes between the CPU, RAM, GPU and Hard Drive during operation. Spreading the use of that bandwidth over several devices can see huge performance gains, so one of the best ways to optimize the computer for Premier is to adjust how the hard drives are used. How effective this can be depends on the computer you are using, so we will try to cover a few different possibilities here.

6. Drive

If your computer contains a single drive, simply install Premiere and start using it, there are no options available here. If there are two drives, keep one for the operating system, programs and cache files. Use the second drive exclusively for video project files, exported projects and previews.

If the computer has three drives then keep one for the operating system and programs, the second one for the video project files, and use the third for previews, cache files and exported projects.

If you have access to even more drives, then split the cache from the previews, and ultimately have one drive each for previews, exports and cache. Spreading the files across as many drives as possible enhances performance by enabling the different read/write operations to occur without interference from each other.

That is the theory, but how do you achieve this? This is done within Premiere itself, there are two parts, accessing where the media cache files are placed is done though the edit menu, following the path edit > preferences > media.

Changing where the project files, previews and exports are stored is just as easy, and is accessed via the project menu by taking the path project > project settings > scratchdisks.

7. Sequence Setting

When working with Premiere it is important to have the correct settings for the type of media you are using and the nature of the final output. This is done within Premiere by a function known as a Sequence.

After creating a new project you are presented with the sequence dialogue box. You can have as many sequences in a single project as you like, but Premiere always assumes you require at least one and so needs the first one to be created to allow work on a project. Any media, both audio and video, placed into a sequence is automatically adapted to the settings of that sequence, so you will want to choose settings that match the original media as closely as possible. Each sequence in a project can have different settings if required, as this lessens the workload on the CPU and makes the process faster and smoother.

The sequence dialogue has three tabs, Sequence Presets, Settings and Tracks

The Preset Tab makes setting up a new sequence much simpler. Choosing a preset enables Premiere to choose the settings that best match the chosen video and audio format. There are a wide range of presets available to suit the most commonly used media types, they are organized based on camera formats. Within each group there are numerous settings and configurations to choose from based around frame sizes and interlacing. Whilst choosing the correct preset can be a little daunting to the uninitiated, ensuring the number of frames per second, the frame size and codec are correct is all that is required.

Once the preset is chosen you can move to the settings tab to adjust the preset manually. Some settings will not be adjustable in this tab due to the specific optimization required for the input media.

Because the presets do such a good job it is not really necessary to adjust anything in the settings tab, and unless you are trying to do something very specific.

While the standard presets are usually suitable, on occasion you may desire a custom setting. To do this, choose a sequence preset that is close to your media, and then make custom selections in the Settings tab. By selecting the Save Preset option on the Settings tab you can then create a custom setting with those parameters. Give the preset a suitable name in the Save Settings dialog and add any notes that are needed. The preset can be found in the Custom folder under Available Presets.

Those with the Apple Prores Codec on their computers can use this as the preview codec if required. By choosing Quicktime as the preview format in a custom editing mode, and lastly Apple Prores as the required codec.

Conclusion

If your computer failed to meet the requirement to run Premiere Pro, you may need to spend some money to buy a powerful computer or choose another professional video editing software similar to Premiere Pro, or choose a video editing software. If your computer isn’t powerful enough to run Premiere Pro, you will get awful experience at editing footage because of the long loading time and stuck playback.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Free Yet Powerful: Top WMV Video Editors

Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.

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If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

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Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors

• Windows Movie Maker
• Movica
• VSDC Free Video Editor
• Video Toolbox
• Cellsea

1. Windows Movie Maker

Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.

Pros:

• Easily-to-use interface;
• Practical video editing options for beginners.

Cons:

• Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
• Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.

2. Movica

Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.

Pros:

• Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.

Cons:

• Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
• Outdated interface.

3. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.

Pros:

• Many useful options provided;
• Can also be used as a video converter.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
• Interface may look complex.

4. Video Toolbox

Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.

Pros:

• Easy-to-use;
• Powerful video conversion ability.

Cons:

• Only provides simple video editing functions.

5. Cellsea

Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.

Pros:

• Easily edit your videos online and share with others.

Cons:

• Has file size limit.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.

---

If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors

• Windows Movie Maker
• Movica
• VSDC Free Video Editor
• Video Toolbox
• Cellsea

1. Windows Movie Maker

Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.

Pros:

• Easily-to-use interface;
• Practical video editing options for beginners.

Cons:

• Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
• Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.

2. Movica

Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.

Pros:

• Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.

Cons:

• Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
• Outdated interface.

3. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.

Pros:

• Many useful options provided;
• Can also be used as a video converter.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
• Interface may look complex.

4. Video Toolbox

Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.

Pros:

• Easy-to-use;
• Powerful video conversion ability.

Cons:

• Only provides simple video editing functions.

5. Cellsea

Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.

Pros:

• Easily edit your videos online and share with others.

Cons:

• Has file size limit.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.

---

If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors

• Windows Movie Maker
• Movica
• VSDC Free Video Editor
• Video Toolbox
• Cellsea

1. Windows Movie Maker

Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.

Pros:

• Easily-to-use interface;
• Practical video editing options for beginners.

Cons:

• Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
• Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.

2. Movica

Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.

Pros:

• Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.

Cons:

• Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
• Outdated interface.

3. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.

Pros:

• Many useful options provided;
• Can also be used as a video converter.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
• Interface may look complex.

4. Video Toolbox

Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.

Pros:

• Easy-to-use;
• Powerful video conversion ability.

Cons:

• Only provides simple video editing functions.

5. Cellsea

Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.

Pros:

• Easily edit your videos online and share with others.

Cons:

• Has file size limit.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.

---

If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors

• Windows Movie Maker
• Movica
• VSDC Free Video Editor
• Video Toolbox
• Cellsea

1. Windows Movie Maker

Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.

Pros:

• Easily-to-use interface;
• Practical video editing options for beginners.

Cons:

• Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
• Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.

2. Movica

Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.

Pros:

• Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.

Cons:

• Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
• Outdated interface.

3. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.

Pros:

• Many useful options provided;
• Can also be used as a video converter.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
• Interface may look complex.

4. Video Toolbox

Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.

Pros:

• Easy-to-use;
• Powerful video conversion ability.

Cons:

• Only provides simple video editing functions.

5. Cellsea

Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.

Pros:

• Easily edit your videos online and share with others.

Cons:

• Has file size limit.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Organize Your Videos with Ease: 8 Top Mac Metadata Editor Software

8 Best Video Metadata Editor on Mac (Real and Easy)

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Metadata is the pieces of information that help viewers understand what a video is about without having to watch it from start to finish. Things like titles, keywords, tags, timestamps, and descriptions are some metadata that should be added to a video before it is published online.

Adding the right metadata to your video is useful for many reasons. It makes it easy for search engines to correctly identify and index your video. This in turn helps viewers find your video when they search Google, iTunes, or video sharing platforms like YouTube and Vimeo.

For more experienced videographers, metadata is useful at every stage of the process of making a video, from production to post-production and publishing. Without the right metadata, professional video production and editing would be a very uphill task.

The best multimedia editors have metadata editing features. It’s also good to have a lightweight, standalone application to edit and customize video metadata quickly. In this post, we share the 8 best video metadata editors for macOS users.

8 Best Video Metadata Editors for Mac

1. Filmora

Filmora is a powerful, easy-to-use multimedia editor released in early 2019. It’s a new and improved version of the classic Filmora video editor, with many features on par with elite video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. It can be purchased for roughly $60 though a trial version is available for free.

FEATURES: This software makes video editing easy with lots of extras like built-in audio tracks, sound effects, title presets, transition effects, and more. FilmoraPro lets users add metadata during the export process. Simply click the export button, which is now at the top of the media window. In the pop-up screen, click on the YouTube, Vimeo, or DVD tab, depending on how you want to publish your video, and edit the title, description, tags, category and privacy settings accordingly.

2. iFlicks

iFlicks is a media conversion and video metadata editor for macOS. In addition to being able to perform a variety of video format conversions, iFlicks supports detailed metadata editing and interacts seamlessly with iTunes. This app is available for a one-time fee or on a subscription basis.

FEATURES: The iFlicks metadata editor is superbly detailed with options for adding season and episode information for TV shows. Also available are fields for tagline, release date, genre, content rating, resolution, artwork, cast, and crew, etc. Some of these metadata will even be fetched automatically based on information available via iTunes.

3. VLC

VLC Media Player is the largest open-source media player in the world. Though primarily meant for playing media files, it has powerful features for video conversion, screen capture, downloading online videos, recording screening videos, and editing video metadata.

FEATURES: VLC’s metadata editor can be found under MEDIA INFORMATION within the TOOLS menu in the top bar. Here, you can add information about the title, artist, album, publisher, and copyright of the video. VLC also lets users add custom metadata in a separate tab.

4. Subler

Subler is a free application for editing media metadata in macOS. It’s very barebones and efficient.

FEATURES: Subler actually loads the media file to be edited as separate audio and video files, allowing users to edit information about them individually. To edit metadata for the multimedia file, make sure neither the video nor the audio file is selected and click the metadata tab. Then, click the “+” button in the lower-left corner to see the long list of metadata you can add to the video.

5. Nightbirdsevolve Meta

Meta is a macOS software described as an advanced music tag editor. It supports many file formats, including MP4, and is therefore ideal for editing video metadata. Available for just $20, it has many powerful features for organizing and tagging media files.

FEATURES: Meta has a nice user interface that can be customized to taste. It also has a batch editing feature for updating metadata for multiple files simultaneously as well as a tool for editing media artworks. This application is a great option for media pros who often have to juggle and keep track of many media files at once.

6. Griff MetaZ

MetaZ is an open-source MP4 metadata editor for macOS. It’s the successor app to MetaX and has all the features you need to prepare videos to be added to iTunes.

FEATURES: Once a video file is imported into MetaZ, a number of tabs become active allowing for valuable metadata to be added. Under the video tab, you can set the video type and add information about the actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters. MetaZ also lets users search for information from any websites of their choice and will pair relevant metadata with the media files.

7. Amvidia

Amvidia is a suite of free audio apps developed for macOS. It includes a Tag Editor that’s great for organizing files and doing batch metadata edits.

FEATURES: Amvidia’s Tag Editor can source for relevant metadata from online sources and handle media files in multiple formats, including MP4. Useful metadata tags built into this app include user-friendly ones like lyrics, album, and year, as well as technical tags like Codec, bitrate, and tempo.

8. DRmare

DRmare is a paid DRM removal tool for macOS. It converts M4V videos into alternative video formats like MP4 without losing video quality, allowing users to play them without restrictions.

FEATURES: In addition to converting M4V files into multiple formats, DRmare also lets users convert them for use on multiple devices. As part of the process, this app retrieves iTunes metadata and will let users edit them after the conversion has been completed.

Conclusion

Metadata affects how we find information about videos online and how we organize our ever-growing media libraries. With these macOS video metadata editing applications, you can add detailed metadata to your videos and enable yourself to access, share, and store them painlessly.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Metadata is the pieces of information that help viewers understand what a video is about without having to watch it from start to finish. Things like titles, keywords, tags, timestamps, and descriptions are some metadata that should be added to a video before it is published online.

Adding the right metadata to your video is useful for many reasons. It makes it easy for search engines to correctly identify and index your video. This in turn helps viewers find your video when they search Google, iTunes, or video sharing platforms like YouTube and Vimeo.

For more experienced videographers, metadata is useful at every stage of the process of making a video, from production to post-production and publishing. Without the right metadata, professional video production and editing would be a very uphill task.

The best multimedia editors have metadata editing features. It’s also good to have a lightweight, standalone application to edit and customize video metadata quickly. In this post, we share the 8 best video metadata editors for macOS users.

8 Best Video Metadata Editors for Mac

1. Filmora

Filmora is a powerful, easy-to-use multimedia editor released in early 2019. It’s a new and improved version of the classic Filmora video editor, with many features on par with elite video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. It can be purchased for roughly $60 though a trial version is available for free.

FEATURES: This software makes video editing easy with lots of extras like built-in audio tracks, sound effects, title presets, transition effects, and more. FilmoraPro lets users add metadata during the export process. Simply click the export button, which is now at the top of the media window. In the pop-up screen, click on the YouTube, Vimeo, or DVD tab, depending on how you want to publish your video, and edit the title, description, tags, category and privacy settings accordingly.

2. iFlicks

iFlicks is a media conversion and video metadata editor for macOS. In addition to being able to perform a variety of video format conversions, iFlicks supports detailed metadata editing and interacts seamlessly with iTunes. This app is available for a one-time fee or on a subscription basis.

FEATURES: The iFlicks metadata editor is superbly detailed with options for adding season and episode information for TV shows. Also available are fields for tagline, release date, genre, content rating, resolution, artwork, cast, and crew, etc. Some of these metadata will even be fetched automatically based on information available via iTunes.

3. VLC

VLC Media Player is the largest open-source media player in the world. Though primarily meant for playing media files, it has powerful features for video conversion, screen capture, downloading online videos, recording screening videos, and editing video metadata.

FEATURES: VLC’s metadata editor can be found under MEDIA INFORMATION within the TOOLS menu in the top bar. Here, you can add information about the title, artist, album, publisher, and copyright of the video. VLC also lets users add custom metadata in a separate tab.

4. Subler

Subler is a free application for editing media metadata in macOS. It’s very barebones and efficient.

FEATURES: Subler actually loads the media file to be edited as separate audio and video files, allowing users to edit information about them individually. To edit metadata for the multimedia file, make sure neither the video nor the audio file is selected and click the metadata tab. Then, click the “+” button in the lower-left corner to see the long list of metadata you can add to the video.

5. Nightbirdsevolve Meta

Meta is a macOS software described as an advanced music tag editor. It supports many file formats, including MP4, and is therefore ideal for editing video metadata. Available for just $20, it has many powerful features for organizing and tagging media files.

FEATURES: Meta has a nice user interface that can be customized to taste. It also has a batch editing feature for updating metadata for multiple files simultaneously as well as a tool for editing media artworks. This application is a great option for media pros who often have to juggle and keep track of many media files at once.

6. Griff MetaZ

MetaZ is an open-source MP4 metadata editor for macOS. It’s the successor app to MetaX and has all the features you need to prepare videos to be added to iTunes.

FEATURES: Once a video file is imported into MetaZ, a number of tabs become active allowing for valuable metadata to be added. Under the video tab, you can set the video type and add information about the actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters. MetaZ also lets users search for information from any websites of their choice and will pair relevant metadata with the media files.

7. Amvidia

Amvidia is a suite of free audio apps developed for macOS. It includes a Tag Editor that’s great for organizing files and doing batch metadata edits.

FEATURES: Amvidia’s Tag Editor can source for relevant metadata from online sources and handle media files in multiple formats, including MP4. Useful metadata tags built into this app include user-friendly ones like lyrics, album, and year, as well as technical tags like Codec, bitrate, and tempo.

8. DRmare

DRmare is a paid DRM removal tool for macOS. It converts M4V videos into alternative video formats like MP4 without losing video quality, allowing users to play them without restrictions.

FEATURES: In addition to converting M4V files into multiple formats, DRmare also lets users convert them for use on multiple devices. As part of the process, this app retrieves iTunes metadata and will let users edit them after the conversion has been completed.

Conclusion

Metadata affects how we find information about videos online and how we organize our ever-growing media libraries. With these macOS video metadata editing applications, you can add detailed metadata to your videos and enable yourself to access, share, and store them painlessly.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Metadata is the pieces of information that help viewers understand what a video is about without having to watch it from start to finish. Things like titles, keywords, tags, timestamps, and descriptions are some metadata that should be added to a video before it is published online.

Adding the right metadata to your video is useful for many reasons. It makes it easy for search engines to correctly identify and index your video. This in turn helps viewers find your video when they search Google, iTunes, or video sharing platforms like YouTube and Vimeo.

For more experienced videographers, metadata is useful at every stage of the process of making a video, from production to post-production and publishing. Without the right metadata, professional video production and editing would be a very uphill task.

The best multimedia editors have metadata editing features. It’s also good to have a lightweight, standalone application to edit and customize video metadata quickly. In this post, we share the 8 best video metadata editors for macOS users.

8 Best Video Metadata Editors for Mac

1. Filmora

Filmora is a powerful, easy-to-use multimedia editor released in early 2019. It’s a new and improved version of the classic Filmora video editor, with many features on par with elite video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. It can be purchased for roughly $60 though a trial version is available for free.

FEATURES: This software makes video editing easy with lots of extras like built-in audio tracks, sound effects, title presets, transition effects, and more. FilmoraPro lets users add metadata during the export process. Simply click the export button, which is now at the top of the media window. In the pop-up screen, click on the YouTube, Vimeo, or DVD tab, depending on how you want to publish your video, and edit the title, description, tags, category and privacy settings accordingly.

2. iFlicks

iFlicks is a media conversion and video metadata editor for macOS. In addition to being able to perform a variety of video format conversions, iFlicks supports detailed metadata editing and interacts seamlessly with iTunes. This app is available for a one-time fee or on a subscription basis.

FEATURES: The iFlicks metadata editor is superbly detailed with options for adding season and episode information for TV shows. Also available are fields for tagline, release date, genre, content rating, resolution, artwork, cast, and crew, etc. Some of these metadata will even be fetched automatically based on information available via iTunes.

3. VLC

VLC Media Player is the largest open-source media player in the world. Though primarily meant for playing media files, it has powerful features for video conversion, screen capture, downloading online videos, recording screening videos, and editing video metadata.

FEATURES: VLC’s metadata editor can be found under MEDIA INFORMATION within the TOOLS menu in the top bar. Here, you can add information about the title, artist, album, publisher, and copyright of the video. VLC also lets users add custom metadata in a separate tab.

4. Subler

Subler is a free application for editing media metadata in macOS. It’s very barebones and efficient.

FEATURES: Subler actually loads the media file to be edited as separate audio and video files, allowing users to edit information about them individually. To edit metadata for the multimedia file, make sure neither the video nor the audio file is selected and click the metadata tab. Then, click the “+” button in the lower-left corner to see the long list of metadata you can add to the video.

5. Nightbirdsevolve Meta

Meta is a macOS software described as an advanced music tag editor. It supports many file formats, including MP4, and is therefore ideal for editing video metadata. Available for just $20, it has many powerful features for organizing and tagging media files.

FEATURES: Meta has a nice user interface that can be customized to taste. It also has a batch editing feature for updating metadata for multiple files simultaneously as well as a tool for editing media artworks. This application is a great option for media pros who often have to juggle and keep track of many media files at once.

6. Griff MetaZ

MetaZ is an open-source MP4 metadata editor for macOS. It’s the successor app to MetaX and has all the features you need to prepare videos to be added to iTunes.

FEATURES: Once a video file is imported into MetaZ, a number of tabs become active allowing for valuable metadata to be added. Under the video tab, you can set the video type and add information about the actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters. MetaZ also lets users search for information from any websites of their choice and will pair relevant metadata with the media files.

7. Amvidia

Amvidia is a suite of free audio apps developed for macOS. It includes a Tag Editor that’s great for organizing files and doing batch metadata edits.

FEATURES: Amvidia’s Tag Editor can source for relevant metadata from online sources and handle media files in multiple formats, including MP4. Useful metadata tags built into this app include user-friendly ones like lyrics, album, and year, as well as technical tags like Codec, bitrate, and tempo.

8. DRmare

DRmare is a paid DRM removal tool for macOS. It converts M4V videos into alternative video formats like MP4 without losing video quality, allowing users to play them without restrictions.

FEATURES: In addition to converting M4V files into multiple formats, DRmare also lets users convert them for use on multiple devices. As part of the process, this app retrieves iTunes metadata and will let users edit them after the conversion has been completed.

Conclusion

Metadata affects how we find information about videos online and how we organize our ever-growing media libraries. With these macOS video metadata editing applications, you can add detailed metadata to your videos and enable yourself to access, share, and store them painlessly.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Metadata is the pieces of information that help viewers understand what a video is about without having to watch it from start to finish. Things like titles, keywords, tags, timestamps, and descriptions are some metadata that should be added to a video before it is published online.

Adding the right metadata to your video is useful for many reasons. It makes it easy for search engines to correctly identify and index your video. This in turn helps viewers find your video when they search Google, iTunes, or video sharing platforms like YouTube and Vimeo.

For more experienced videographers, metadata is useful at every stage of the process of making a video, from production to post-production and publishing. Without the right metadata, professional video production and editing would be a very uphill task.

The best multimedia editors have metadata editing features. It’s also good to have a lightweight, standalone application to edit and customize video metadata quickly. In this post, we share the 8 best video metadata editors for macOS users.

8 Best Video Metadata Editors for Mac

1. Filmora

Filmora is a powerful, easy-to-use multimedia editor released in early 2019. It’s a new and improved version of the classic Filmora video editor, with many features on par with elite video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. It can be purchased for roughly $60 though a trial version is available for free.

FEATURES: This software makes video editing easy with lots of extras like built-in audio tracks, sound effects, title presets, transition effects, and more. FilmoraPro lets users add metadata during the export process. Simply click the export button, which is now at the top of the media window. In the pop-up screen, click on the YouTube, Vimeo, or DVD tab, depending on how you want to publish your video, and edit the title, description, tags, category and privacy settings accordingly.

2. iFlicks

iFlicks is a media conversion and video metadata editor for macOS. In addition to being able to perform a variety of video format conversions, iFlicks supports detailed metadata editing and interacts seamlessly with iTunes. This app is available for a one-time fee or on a subscription basis.

FEATURES: The iFlicks metadata editor is superbly detailed with options for adding season and episode information for TV shows. Also available are fields for tagline, release date, genre, content rating, resolution, artwork, cast, and crew, etc. Some of these metadata will even be fetched automatically based on information available via iTunes.

3. VLC

VLC Media Player is the largest open-source media player in the world. Though primarily meant for playing media files, it has powerful features for video conversion, screen capture, downloading online videos, recording screening videos, and editing video metadata.

FEATURES: VLC’s metadata editor can be found under MEDIA INFORMATION within the TOOLS menu in the top bar. Here, you can add information about the title, artist, album, publisher, and copyright of the video. VLC also lets users add custom metadata in a separate tab.

4. Subler

Subler is a free application for editing media metadata in macOS. It’s very barebones and efficient.

FEATURES: Subler actually loads the media file to be edited as separate audio and video files, allowing users to edit information about them individually. To edit metadata for the multimedia file, make sure neither the video nor the audio file is selected and click the metadata tab. Then, click the “+” button in the lower-left corner to see the long list of metadata you can add to the video.

5. Nightbirdsevolve Meta

Meta is a macOS software described as an advanced music tag editor. It supports many file formats, including MP4, and is therefore ideal for editing video metadata. Available for just $20, it has many powerful features for organizing and tagging media files.

FEATURES: Meta has a nice user interface that can be customized to taste. It also has a batch editing feature for updating metadata for multiple files simultaneously as well as a tool for editing media artworks. This application is a great option for media pros who often have to juggle and keep track of many media files at once.

6. Griff MetaZ

MetaZ is an open-source MP4 metadata editor for macOS. It’s the successor app to MetaX and has all the features you need to prepare videos to be added to iTunes.

FEATURES: Once a video file is imported into MetaZ, a number of tabs become active allowing for valuable metadata to be added. Under the video tab, you can set the video type and add information about the actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters. MetaZ also lets users search for information from any websites of their choice and will pair relevant metadata with the media files.

7. Amvidia

Amvidia is a suite of free audio apps developed for macOS. It includes a Tag Editor that’s great for organizing files and doing batch metadata edits.

FEATURES: Amvidia’s Tag Editor can source for relevant metadata from online sources and handle media files in multiple formats, including MP4. Useful metadata tags built into this app include user-friendly ones like lyrics, album, and year, as well as technical tags like Codec, bitrate, and tempo.

8. DRmare

DRmare is a paid DRM removal tool for macOS. It converts M4V videos into alternative video formats like MP4 without losing video quality, allowing users to play them without restrictions.

FEATURES: In addition to converting M4V files into multiple formats, DRmare also lets users convert them for use on multiple devices. As part of the process, this app retrieves iTunes metadata and will let users edit them after the conversion has been completed.

Conclusion

Metadata affects how we find information about videos online and how we organize our ever-growing media libraries. With these macOS video metadata editing applications, you can add detailed metadata to your videos and enable yourself to access, share, and store them painlessly.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Online Video Editing Essentials: Download, Edit, and Publish Like a Pro

Movie Editor: Complete Guide on How to Edit Movies or Video

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

At present, video editing is becoming more popular as most people find it more interesting and enjoyable as time pass by. Fortunately, this task doesn’t have to be complicated and difficult. It does only require the right tool to use. Get started with movie editing tools downloaded online with this complete guide to movie editing.

You may also like: Best Free Video Editing Software for Windows in 2021

Recommended Movie Editor for All Creators [Windows & Mac]: Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora has an intuitive and simplified interface which is easy to use for beginners. With the creative built in video effects, you can add title & text, transitions, overlays, filters and elements to the video by dragging and dropping to the timeline and customizing per your need. However, one of the most exciting part is that Filmora now features the PC & Mac Cross compatibility, which mean that you can edit the projects on Windows and Mac both.

Part1: How to Edit Movies Downloaded Online

There are quite a lot of online video sites for you to download classic movie clips or upload your home-made movie for online sharing. Having such sites will help you get the attention of many people around the world.

• DailyMotion. This is one of the largest online video sites around the world. This site enables you to find video free clips easy with an impressive and nicely organized video home page. Most of the free video clips here are less than 4 minutes. DailyMotion is just very easy to navigate, and you are one of their registered users you can upload video clips up to an hour in high definition and length.
• Metacafe. Just like with other online video sites, this site also specializes in more popular videos and short free video clips. Fewer videos here are easy and well organized. In this way, you can find video clips in different genres like TV, sports and music. Metacafe have a section that collects and curates the internet most trending viral video clips of the day. It is one great site for you to quickly find a specific trending video you have heard about.
• Vimeo. This online video site specializes in Hd. It is one of the most amateur online video site, where in the results are anything but for amateur. Most of the free video clips here are user-submitted. This is also an online site that you can use to upload your videos clip.

Often times we will need to do some editing work on the film clips downloaded online before we can insert them to our projects, or share with family and friends. A top recommended software programs to use Wondershare Filmora . It can be used to extract music or sound effects from movie clips, or cut/merge/trim videos clips etc. Being compatible with almost all video formats and audio formats, it’s undoubtedly the perfect tool to edit almost any movies. A free trial version can be downloaded below:

If however you are in a tight budget and don’t want to spend more on movie editing tools. Here is a list of Free Basic Video Editing Program that you can use to Trim, split, cut, merge movie clips:

• VirtualDub. It is a video capture and processing utility for sixty four and thirty bit windows platforms. It has a batch of powerful processing capabilities for processing great numbers of video files and cab be extended with 3rd video filters.
• Windows Movie Maker . This software runs on both Windows seven and windows vista. More advanced video users are using this program because of its full features and excellent options for more average users. It is considered as one of the best free basic video editing software today.
• Light Works It is power film editing program, which have the potential of making a real movie. This program has been used for making large movie today.

Part2: How to Edit Video Clips Captured by Ourselves

Three Main steps to Consider on How to Edit movie Clips

Step1: Prepare the materials: raw video clips, photos, background music.

Before you start to edit your video clips, make sure that all of these mention materials are ready to avoid any problem. If you want to become successful in editing your video, you need to consider this first step that it can help you make your video standout and catching to everyone.

Step2: Make a Movie: Choose a proper video theme, trim down unwanted parts, add background music, merge several clips, add logo, and add intro and outro.

Having an interesting theme for your movie can help easily catch your many viewers. Make sure that it is properly trim down with the different parts of the movie, and also put a background music that will make your movie interesting to watch.

Step3: Optimize/Polish the movie: Add some video effects such as filters, transition effects, sound effects, animated titles.

Adding these elements on your movie can help you get the interest of people. Such effects are the life of your movie, which it will bring the emotions; interest of people to continue watches it even how many times.

If you are just a beginner in editing your own movie, you can use the information above to help you do it successfully.

Now it’s you turn to download Filmora and use it to start editing your video footage.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

At present, video editing is becoming more popular as most people find it more interesting and enjoyable as time pass by. Fortunately, this task doesn’t have to be complicated and difficult. It does only require the right tool to use. Get started with movie editing tools downloaded online with this complete guide to movie editing.

You may also like: Best Free Video Editing Software for Windows in 2021

Recommended Movie Editor for All Creators [Windows & Mac]: Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora has an intuitive and simplified interface which is easy to use for beginners. With the creative built in video effects, you can add title & text, transitions, overlays, filters and elements to the video by dragging and dropping to the timeline and customizing per your need. However, one of the most exciting part is that Filmora now features the PC & Mac Cross compatibility, which mean that you can edit the projects on Windows and Mac both.

Part1: How to Edit Movies Downloaded Online

There are quite a lot of online video sites for you to download classic movie clips or upload your home-made movie for online sharing. Having such sites will help you get the attention of many people around the world.

• DailyMotion. This is one of the largest online video sites around the world. This site enables you to find video free clips easy with an impressive and nicely organized video home page. Most of the free video clips here are less than 4 minutes. DailyMotion is just very easy to navigate, and you are one of their registered users you can upload video clips up to an hour in high definition and length.
• Metacafe. Just like with other online video sites, this site also specializes in more popular videos and short free video clips. Fewer videos here are easy and well organized. In this way, you can find video clips in different genres like TV, sports and music. Metacafe have a section that collects and curates the internet most trending viral video clips of the day. It is one great site for you to quickly find a specific trending video you have heard about.
• Vimeo. This online video site specializes in Hd. It is one of the most amateur online video site, where in the results are anything but for amateur. Most of the free video clips here are user-submitted. This is also an online site that you can use to upload your videos clip.

Often times we will need to do some editing work on the film clips downloaded online before we can insert them to our projects, or share with family and friends. A top recommended software programs to use Wondershare Filmora . It can be used to extract music or sound effects from movie clips, or cut/merge/trim videos clips etc. Being compatible with almost all video formats and audio formats, it’s undoubtedly the perfect tool to edit almost any movies. A free trial version can be downloaded below:

If however you are in a tight budget and don’t want to spend more on movie editing tools. Here is a list of Free Basic Video Editing Program that you can use to Trim, split, cut, merge movie clips:

• VirtualDub. It is a video capture and processing utility for sixty four and thirty bit windows platforms. It has a batch of powerful processing capabilities for processing great numbers of video files and cab be extended with 3rd video filters.
• Windows Movie Maker . This software runs on both Windows seven and windows vista. More advanced video users are using this program because of its full features and excellent options for more average users. It is considered as one of the best free basic video editing software today.
• Light Works It is power film editing program, which have the potential of making a real movie. This program has been used for making large movie today.

Part2: How to Edit Video Clips Captured by Ourselves

Three Main steps to Consider on How to Edit movie Clips

Step1: Prepare the materials: raw video clips, photos, background music.

Before you start to edit your video clips, make sure that all of these mention materials are ready to avoid any problem. If you want to become successful in editing your video, you need to consider this first step that it can help you make your video standout and catching to everyone.

Step2: Make a Movie: Choose a proper video theme, trim down unwanted parts, add background music, merge several clips, add logo, and add intro and outro.

Having an interesting theme for your movie can help easily catch your many viewers. Make sure that it is properly trim down with the different parts of the movie, and also put a background music that will make your movie interesting to watch.

Step3: Optimize/Polish the movie: Add some video effects such as filters, transition effects, sound effects, animated titles.

Adding these elements on your movie can help you get the interest of people. Such effects are the life of your movie, which it will bring the emotions; interest of people to continue watches it even how many times.

If you are just a beginner in editing your own movie, you can use the information above to help you do it successfully.

Now it’s you turn to download Filmora and use it to start editing your video footage.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

At present, video editing is becoming more popular as most people find it more interesting and enjoyable as time pass by. Fortunately, this task doesn’t have to be complicated and difficult. It does only require the right tool to use. Get started with movie editing tools downloaded online with this complete guide to movie editing.

You may also like: Best Free Video Editing Software for Windows in 2021

Recommended Movie Editor for All Creators [Windows & Mac]: Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora has an intuitive and simplified interface which is easy to use for beginners. With the creative built in video effects, you can add title & text, transitions, overlays, filters and elements to the video by dragging and dropping to the timeline and customizing per your need. However, one of the most exciting part is that Filmora now features the PC & Mac Cross compatibility, which mean that you can edit the projects on Windows and Mac both.

Part1: How to Edit Movies Downloaded Online

There are quite a lot of online video sites for you to download classic movie clips or upload your home-made movie for online sharing. Having such sites will help you get the attention of many people around the world.

• DailyMotion. This is one of the largest online video sites around the world. This site enables you to find video free clips easy with an impressive and nicely organized video home page. Most of the free video clips here are less than 4 minutes. DailyMotion is just very easy to navigate, and you are one of their registered users you can upload video clips up to an hour in high definition and length.
• Metacafe. Just like with other online video sites, this site also specializes in more popular videos and short free video clips. Fewer videos here are easy and well organized. In this way, you can find video clips in different genres like TV, sports and music. Metacafe have a section that collects and curates the internet most trending viral video clips of the day. It is one great site for you to quickly find a specific trending video you have heard about.
• Vimeo. This online video site specializes in Hd. It is one of the most amateur online video site, where in the results are anything but for amateur. Most of the free video clips here are user-submitted. This is also an online site that you can use to upload your videos clip.

Often times we will need to do some editing work on the film clips downloaded online before we can insert them to our projects, or share with family and friends. A top recommended software programs to use Wondershare Filmora . It can be used to extract music or sound effects from movie clips, or cut/merge/trim videos clips etc. Being compatible with almost all video formats and audio formats, it’s undoubtedly the perfect tool to edit almost any movies. A free trial version can be downloaded below:

If however you are in a tight budget and don’t want to spend more on movie editing tools. Here is a list of Free Basic Video Editing Program that you can use to Trim, split, cut, merge movie clips:

• VirtualDub. It is a video capture and processing utility for sixty four and thirty bit windows platforms. It has a batch of powerful processing capabilities for processing great numbers of video files and cab be extended with 3rd video filters.
• Windows Movie Maker . This software runs on both Windows seven and windows vista. More advanced video users are using this program because of its full features and excellent options for more average users. It is considered as one of the best free basic video editing software today.
• Light Works It is power film editing program, which have the potential of making a real movie. This program has been used for making large movie today.

Part2: How to Edit Video Clips Captured by Ourselves

Three Main steps to Consider on How to Edit movie Clips

Step1: Prepare the materials: raw video clips, photos, background music.

Before you start to edit your video clips, make sure that all of these mention materials are ready to avoid any problem. If you want to become successful in editing your video, you need to consider this first step that it can help you make your video standout and catching to everyone.

Step2: Make a Movie: Choose a proper video theme, trim down unwanted parts, add background music, merge several clips, add logo, and add intro and outro.

Having an interesting theme for your movie can help easily catch your many viewers. Make sure that it is properly trim down with the different parts of the movie, and also put a background music that will make your movie interesting to watch.

Step3: Optimize/Polish the movie: Add some video effects such as filters, transition effects, sound effects, animated titles.

Adding these elements on your movie can help you get the interest of people. Such effects are the life of your movie, which it will bring the emotions; interest of people to continue watches it even how many times.

If you are just a beginner in editing your own movie, you can use the information above to help you do it successfully.

Now it’s you turn to download Filmora and use it to start editing your video footage.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

At present, video editing is becoming more popular as most people find it more interesting and enjoyable as time pass by. Fortunately, this task doesn’t have to be complicated and difficult. It does only require the right tool to use. Get started with movie editing tools downloaded online with this complete guide to movie editing.

You may also like: Best Free Video Editing Software for Windows in 2021

Recommended Movie Editor for All Creators [Windows & Mac]: Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora has an intuitive and simplified interface which is easy to use for beginners. With the creative built in video effects, you can add title & text, transitions, overlays, filters and elements to the video by dragging and dropping to the timeline and customizing per your need. However, one of the most exciting part is that Filmora now features the PC & Mac Cross compatibility, which mean that you can edit the projects on Windows and Mac both.

Part1: How to Edit Movies Downloaded Online

There are quite a lot of online video sites for you to download classic movie clips or upload your home-made movie for online sharing. Having such sites will help you get the attention of many people around the world.

• DailyMotion. This is one of the largest online video sites around the world. This site enables you to find video free clips easy with an impressive and nicely organized video home page. Most of the free video clips here are less than 4 minutes. DailyMotion is just very easy to navigate, and you are one of their registered users you can upload video clips up to an hour in high definition and length.
• Metacafe. Just like with other online video sites, this site also specializes in more popular videos and short free video clips. Fewer videos here are easy and well organized. In this way, you can find video clips in different genres like TV, sports and music. Metacafe have a section that collects and curates the internet most trending viral video clips of the day. It is one great site for you to quickly find a specific trending video you have heard about.
• Vimeo. This online video site specializes in Hd. It is one of the most amateur online video site, where in the results are anything but for amateur. Most of the free video clips here are user-submitted. This is also an online site that you can use to upload your videos clip.

Often times we will need to do some editing work on the film clips downloaded online before we can insert them to our projects, or share with family and friends. A top recommended software programs to use Wondershare Filmora . It can be used to extract music or sound effects from movie clips, or cut/merge/trim videos clips etc. Being compatible with almost all video formats and audio formats, it’s undoubtedly the perfect tool to edit almost any movies. A free trial version can be downloaded below:

If however you are in a tight budget and don’t want to spend more on movie editing tools. Here is a list of Free Basic Video Editing Program that you can use to Trim, split, cut, merge movie clips:

• VirtualDub. It is a video capture and processing utility for sixty four and thirty bit windows platforms. It has a batch of powerful processing capabilities for processing great numbers of video files and cab be extended with 3rd video filters.
• Windows Movie Maker . This software runs on both Windows seven and windows vista. More advanced video users are using this program because of its full features and excellent options for more average users. It is considered as one of the best free basic video editing software today.
• Light Works It is power film editing program, which have the potential of making a real movie. This program has been used for making large movie today.

Part2: How to Edit Video Clips Captured by Ourselves

Three Main steps to Consider on How to Edit movie Clips

Step1: Prepare the materials: raw video clips, photos, background music.

Before you start to edit your video clips, make sure that all of these mention materials are ready to avoid any problem. If you want to become successful in editing your video, you need to consider this first step that it can help you make your video standout and catching to everyone.

Step2: Make a Movie: Choose a proper video theme, trim down unwanted parts, add background music, merge several clips, add logo, and add intro and outro.

Having an interesting theme for your movie can help easily catch your many viewers. Make sure that it is properly trim down with the different parts of the movie, and also put a background music that will make your movie interesting to watch.

Step3: Optimize/Polish the movie: Add some video effects such as filters, transition effects, sound effects, animated titles.

Adding these elements on your movie can help you get the interest of people. Such effects are the life of your movie, which it will bring the emotions; interest of people to continue watches it even how many times.

If you are just a beginner in editing your own movie, you can use the information above to help you do it successfully.

Now it’s you turn to download Filmora and use it to start editing your video footage.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

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